[RP TownTalk] Calvert House?

[Tina]

very interesting Danielle....

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Dannielle Glaros <dmglaros at gmail.com> wrote:

>Neighbors,
>
>This has been a really interesting discussion.  I had my office check (I
>work with Councilman Eric Olson) because I thought the Calvert House
>applied for a Special Entertainment Permit awhile back from the Liquor
>Board per State law.  The answer is yes, they did receive a special
>entertainment permit that allows music only; dancing is not allowed.  Friday
>nights they have a band from 10pm-3am. Saturday band from 9pm – 3am.
>Apparently,
>no one should be onsite after 3am and they are supposed to have security to
>keep an eye on the parking lot and security staff must have security
>written on their shirts.  Those are the only two nights bands are
>authorized, I believe.  From the dialogue, it sounds like there may be a
>concern that the restaurant is having dancing which could be in violation
>of the Special Entertainment permit as well as town regulations, if a
>permit has not been issued.  In may also be in violation of MUTC
>regulations which govern use in this section of town.  Hope this helps.
>
>In the meantime, the concern is not about their restaurant, but their
>Friday and Saturday late-night events.
>
>Take care,
>Dannielle
>office: dmglaros at co.pg.md.us, 301-952-3060
>
>
>On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 10:31 PM, Bruce Wernek <bruce.wernek at verizon.net>wrote:
>
>> Hi Vern****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> I just got back from the Calvert House and there’s a sign on the entrance
>> indicating that I should not enter the premises without permission from the
>> Town.  Rumor has it that the Town considers the Calvert House a dance
>> hall.  I’ve probably been there ~50 times and I’ve never seen anyone
>> dancing there, just eating.  After all it is a restaurant.  What’s going on?
>> ****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Honestly Vern, I’m incensed that this sort of thing is going on in
>> Riverdale.  Is this what the Town calls economic development?  Freydoun
>> (spelling) has been there for 30+ years.  A typical day for him is 10am to
>> 4am.  Does anyone on distribution work this hard?  Is this how we take care
>> of longtime business owners in this town?  If there’s an issue with karaoke
>> or whatever, I’m sure Freydoun would be happy to stop that activity until
>> the issue is resolved without the need for signs which state and I quote
>> “No person is to enter the premises without permission of the Town”.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Has anyone at the Town Hall considered the impact of this sign on
>> Freydoun’s business.  How about his family or all of the people that work
>> there.  The revenue from his business is their lively hood.  Is it the
>> Town’s intent to put him out of business and all of those people out of
>> work?  What about their families and their well being?  I just talked to
>> Susan (Fredoun’s wife) and she told me the place has been dead since the
>> sign was posted.  He has a valid license to operate a restaurant.  So what
>> is the problem with him operating the restaurant?****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> I talked to one of the vet’s at Lynn Animal Hospital and he told me that
>> trash has been a problem behind their building recently.  Freydoun told me
>> a few days ago that he’s been cleaning up the parking lot after he closes.
>> I’m guessing that maybe some of the trash behind the building is from
>> McDonald’s patrons parking there after hours.  I believe McDonalds is now
>> open for 24 hours.  It would be easy to determine if this is the case.
>> Just check to see how much McDonald’s trash is in the back of the Calvert
>> House on a Saturday or Sunday morning.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> I feel that the Town should be working with Freydoun to resolve this
>> problem as if he were a college not an enemy.  He’s been here a lot longer
>> than many of us.  Doesn’t this mean anything to the Town?  He as his wife
>> are good people and their business is an asset to Riverdale Park.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Bruce  ****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> P.S.  You’ve read my posts long enough to know I don’t mince words.  Bear
>> with me if I don’t have all of the facts straight.  I did do some research
>> on the issue.  Please make the necessary corrections to anything I’ve
>> written if applicable.****
>>
>> ****
>>
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>Dannielle Glaros
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